A curved bridge runs through a lush, green mountainous landscape with distant mountain peaks under a cloudy sky.

Fuel Your Wanderlust!

Road Trip to Roanoke

Virginia’s Blue Ridge was made for an autumn road trip. As the largest metropolitan area along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke pairs colorful mountain scenery and outdoor adventure with downtown attractions, distinctive dining and upscale accommodations.

Make The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center your home base for a historic fall getaway filled with scenic drives, vibrant foliage and unforgettable experiences.

With Virginia’s Blue Ridge dubbed the Mountain Bike Capital of the East, crisp autumn days also offer the perfect setting for an epic ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Miles of Adventures Along the Blue Ridge Parkway!

The image shows a winding bridge or road cutting through a lush, green forest with a mountain range in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
The image shows a winding bridge or road cutting through a lush, green forest with a mountain range in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Few drives in America rival Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall. Winding 469 miles through national forests and breathtaking mountain landscapes, the Parkway comes alive with brilliant color, scenic overlooks and unforgettable autumn views.

As the largest metropolitan area along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke is the perfect gateway for exploring it all. Make The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center your historic home base for scenic drives, mountain adventures and downtown discoveries.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, our iconic Tudor-style hotel offers timeless comfort and a distinctive Virginia experience in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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A vibrant cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, roads, mountains in the background, and a mix of modern and historic architecture.

An Outdoor Adventure Awaits!

Crisp air, colorful mountains and hundreds of miles of trails make fall an unforgettable time to explore Virginia’s Blue Ridge, widely known as America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital.

For a more leisurely outing, the 13.7-mile Roanoke River Greenway offers a paved, wheelchair-accessible route for biking, walking and inline skating. While warm days linger, kayaking, paddleboarding and tubing offer even more ways to experience the Roanoke River.

Make The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center your home base, with mountain trails, scenic waterways and downtown adventures all within easy reach.

Discover Downtown!

A crisp fall day is perfect for discovering downtown Roanoke, located just across the enclosed pedestrian walkway from The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.

Begin at the Historic Roanoke City Market, then browse the independent shops, galleries and restaurants surrounding Market Square. Explore art with free general admission at the Taubman Museum of Art, discover museums and cultural attractions at Center in the Square, or experience Roanoke’s rich rail heritage alongside aviation and automotive exhibits at the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

With walkable streets, distinctive architecture and colorful mountains rising beyond the skyline, downtown offers an ideal blend of culture, history and local flavor.

Two hikers stand atop a peak, holding hands triumphantly against a dramatic sky with the sun shining through clouds in the background.

Wanderlust Awaits!

With so many things to do, it can be helpful to have a few sample itineraries for your trip to the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge.

These guides cover a variety of interests and times to help meet your travel needs and offer some ideas about ways to spend your Blue Ridge Day.

Whether you're planning to bring the entire family on an adventure or want to have a relaxing getaway by yourself, there's an itinerary that can fit what you're looking for.Interested in multiple things? Browse through the different itineraries to create the ultimate getaway with all your favorite experiences!

The image shows a mountain bike on a rugged trail with a scenic backdrop of mountains and a clear sky, taken from a low angle.

An Outdoor Adventure Awaits!

Crisp air, colorful mountains and hundreds of miles of trails make fall an unforgettable time to explore Virginia’s Blue Ridge, widely known as America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital.

For a more leisurely outing, the 13.7-mile Roanoke River Greenway offers a paved, wheelchair-accessible route for biking, walking and inline skating. While warm days linger, kayaking, paddleboarding and tubing offer even more ways to experience the Roanoke River.

Make The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center your home base, with mountain trails, scenic waterways and downtown adventures all within easy reach.

A vibrant cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, roads, mountains in the background, and a mix of modern and historic architecture.

Discover Downtown!

A crisp fall day is perfect for discovering downtown Roanoke, located just across the enclosed pedestrian walkway from The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.

Begin at the Historic Roanoke City Market, then browse the independent shops, galleries and restaurants surrounding Market Square. Explore art with free general admission at the Taubman Museum of Art, discover museums and cultural attractions at Center in the Square, or experience Roanoke’s rich rail heritage alongside aviation and automotive exhibits at the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

With walkable streets, distinctive architecture and colorful mountains rising beyond the skyline, downtown offers an ideal blend of culture, history and local flavor.

Two hikers stand atop a peak, holding hands triumphantly against a dramatic sky with the sun shining through clouds in the background.

Wanderlust Awaits!

With so many things to do, it can be helpful to have a few sample itineraries for your trip to the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge.

These guides cover a variety of interests and times to help meet your travel needs and offer some ideas about ways to spend your Blue Ridge Day.

Whether you're planning to bring the entire family on an adventure or want to have a relaxing getaway by yourself, there's an itinerary that can fit what you're looking for.Interested in multiple things? Browse through the different itineraries to create the ultimate getaway with all your favorite experiences!